Brand and Logo Styleguide. Marketing & Communications. The Lone Star College Brand Identity System Updated December 2017

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Marketing & Communications Brand and Logo Styleguide The Lone Star College Brand Identity System Updated

LSC Public Information Council LSC-System Office, The Woodlands Jed Young Executive Director, Communications John King Executive Director, Digital Services Bill Van Rysdam Interim Executive Director, Marketing; Media Relations Manager Amy Bittner Business Manager Amy Cooper Director, Workforce Education Marketing LSC-CyFair Michelle Tran Executive Director, College Relations LSC-Kingwood Henry C. Garcia Executive Director, College Relations LSC-Montgomery Brian M. Mullen Executive Director, College Relations LSC-North Harris Stephanie Knific Communications Manager, College Relations LSC-Tomball Donielle Miller Director, Marketing and Events Jennifer Richardson Director, Communications and Media LSC-University Park Quinn Mortensen Executive Director, College Relations Lone Star College 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381-4386 All rights reserved. Revised 2

Table of Contents Contact Information... 4 Introduction... 5 Our Names... 7 Our Brand Promise... 10 Our Logo... 11 Architectural Signage... 17 Secondary Logos... 18 Email Headers... 19 Web Address... 20 Mascots... 21 Our Colors... 22 Typography... 23 Emailing... 24 Address Lines... 25 Graphic Element: The Arc... 26 Photography Style... 27 Images to Avoid... 31 Family of Publications... 32 Branding Resources... 33 Stationery... 34 Advice and Approval... 35 Appendix: 2017 OOH Styleguide from Lopez Negrete Communications... 36 Go online at LoneStar.edu/marketing-communications for: Digital Media Guidelines Editorial Guidelines 3

Contact Information Jed Young Executive Director, Communications 832.813.6521 jed.t.young@lonestar.edu John King Executive Director, Digital Services 832.813.6663 john.e.king@lonestar.edu Bill Van Rysdam Interim Executive Director, Marketing; Media Relations Manager 832.813.6206 bill.vanrysdam@lonestar.edu Autavia Alexander Coordinator 832.813.6500 autavia.alexander@lonestar.edu Amy Bittner Business Manager 832.813.6677 amy.bitner@lonestar.edu Natalya Brusintseva Coordinator 832.813.6865 natalya.brusintseva@lonestar.edu Jonathan Coen Senior Web Designer 832.813.6524 jonathan.d.coen@lonestar.edu Jeff Dunn System Multimedia Designer 832.813.6732 jeffery.p.dunn@lonestar.edu Kelly Faltermayer Senior Graphic Designer 832.813.6214 kelly.b.faltermayer@lonestar.edu Mindi Funderburg Publications Manager 832.813.6588 mindi.g.funderburg@lonestar.edu David Gonzalez Senior Graphic Designer 832.813.6871 david.gonzalez2@lonestar.edu Jeff Lyons System Web Administrator 832.813.6811 jeffery.r.lyons@lonestar.edu Michael Martinez Senior Graphic Designer 832.813.6519 michael.j.martinez@lonestar.edu Lyndsey Pase Senior Web Designer 832.813.6505 lyndsey.e.pase@lonestar.edu Michael Sellers Multimedia Designer 832.813.6859 michael.sellers@lonestar.edu 4

Introduction A college s brand identity is the most important element of its visual image. Because of its potential for credibility and influence, and the impression it has on the public, a brand identity can be considered the foundation of all marketing and communication efforts. Our brand identity demonstrates Lone Star College s commitment to quality, its staff, its public, and its goals. It must make a memorable impression, one that clearly communicates the system s basic mission and philosophy and reflects its significance. A single, consistent message, is key. A brand is not: a name a logo a product a person a building an ad campaign. A brand is a promise. The Lone Star College brand promise is: To help people improve their lives through learning. A brand promise lives in all forms of written and verbal communication and at every touchpoint, both on and off campus. How we answer the phone Public and media relations (press releases) Posters, flyers, and yard signs on campus Advertising and marketing Website and newsletters A logo isn t a brand, it is a symbol that represents a brand. A brand is everything we do and say. A brand is an opinion that is formed through experiences, a reputation. We are all LSC brand ambassadors cultivating the Lone Star College reputation. Some brand terms we like: Brand (noun) = our reputation, combined with our promise Brand Promise = modeling our core values in all that we do Brand (verb) = branding is the action of visually marking our material Logo = symbol used to represent one s brand (may also be called mark ) Brand Equity = the positive aspects our brand now represents Identity = what our brand represents, our reputation Brand Ambassador = You your work directly impacts the brand. 5

Introduction Purpose of this Communications Styleguide The primary purpose of this Communications Styleguide is to provide direction and specifications for the use and presentation of the Lone Star College logo and branding elements. It also provides helpful marketing information. The manual includes examples of how and how not to use the system s logo and brand identity system in a variety of materials and situations. It is important that these standards are applied to all communications to create familiarity and maintain consistency and continuity. When the system s signature is treated consistently, it becomes the visual cornerstone that supports the Lone Star College message and identity across the entire organization and throughout its service area, in all college programs, services and activities. For More Information The Lone Star College Marketing and Communications Office monitors and maintains the correct use of the LSC brand identity system, working closely with the Public Information Council. Note that while not all applications and usages can be depicted in any styleguide, it is important that users apply the Lone Star College brand system as closely as possible in print and electronic publications, specialty items, web, signage and advertising. Any deviations to this style should be discussed, and approved, in advance with the Lone Star College Marketing and Communications Office or your respective college PIC member. If you have questions about this manual, use of the logo and other visual identification elements, please contact the Marketing and Communications Office. Adopted by the Lone Star College Public Information Council, October 2011 6

Our Names The official name of each Lone Star College and center are as follows. Names are distinguished with a hyphen. Do not use spaces to offset the hyphen. Spell out the entire college name on first reference, but LSC- is used in subsequent references. The location names are listed below. (See Abbreviations, page 8). Colleges Lone Star College-CyFair Lone Star College-Kingwood Lone Star College-Montgomery Lone Star College-North Harris Lone Star College-Tomball Lone Star College-University Park University Centers Lone Star College-University Center at The Woodlands Lone Star College-University Center at University Park Centers Lone Star College-Atascocita Center Lone Star College-Conroe Center Lone Star College-Creekside Center Lone Star College-Cypress Center Lone Star College-EMCID Center Lone Star College-Fairbanks Center Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center Lone Star College-Victory Center Lone Star College-Construction & Skilled Trades Technology Center (Fall 2017) Lone Star College-Westway Park Technology Center (Fall 2018) Lone Star College-Process Technology Center (Spring 2018) Lone Star College-East Aldine Center (Fall 2019) Other facilities Lone Star College-Energy & Manufacturing Institute Lone Star College-Health Professions Building Lone Star College-Tomball Health Science Building Lone Star College-Transportation Institute CHI Lone Star College-North Harris School of Cosmetology 7

Our Names Abbreviations Abbreviations of college and center names are acceptable for internal communication but not acceptable for any outgoing communication, including press releases. For outgoing communication, names may be shortened on second reference by abbreviating Lone Star College to LSC. Examples: LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC- Atascocita Center, LSC-Transportation Institute Foundation The name is not hyphenated: Lone Star College Foundation. This name may be abbreviated as LSC Foundation. In publications other than news releases, capitalize Foundation. Lone Star College-Online Lone Star College-Online is the name of the system s distance education option. Abbreviate as LSC-Online. Lone Star Corporate College Lone Star Corporate College is the designation given the system s customized workforce training initiative. There is no hyphen in this name. System Office Lone Star College has two System Office locations: Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Lone Star College-System Office, University Park Do not abbreviate system office as SO, SOTW or SOUP on any outgoing communications. The abbreviation for each location is LSC-System Office, The Woodlands and LSC-System Office, University Park. The separate buildings at LSC-System Office, The Woodlands have names as well: Lone Star College, Woodlands Leadership Building Lone Star College, Star Building Training and Development Center Rooms in these buildings are numbered with the building initial: Example Room SB-220. 8

Our Names Also located at LSC-System Office, The Woodlands is the Lone Star Community Building. It has these separate rooms, along with other specific training rooms: Star of Texas Ballroom Flag Room Texan Room The Training and Development Center at LSC-System Office, The Woodlands has the following rooms: Board Room Bluebonnet Room Yellow Rose Room Mockingbird Room Charles B. Stewart Room Sam Houston Room 9

Our Brand Promise The brand promise consists of core statements that direct the creative development of LSC advertising, publications, graphics, and other elements of the brand. Vision To help people improve their lives through learning Positioning To all who seek something better, Lone Star College is the source of opportunity that connects them to a better future Personality Approachable, inspiring, engaging Affiliation Smart people going places Adopted November 2007 by the LSC Marketing Council 10

Our Logo Star of Tomorrow The Star of Tomorrow symbolizes the many facets that make Lone Star Colleges truly unique sources of opportunity for our community. The star, rather than being one solid stroke, is a collection of incomplete lines. Its structure echoes our forming students who are, themselves, works in progress. The open design of the star also represents our welcoming spirit to all seeking to improve their lives, while hinting at Lone Star College s potential to grow with the community. The arc dramatically bisecting the star illustrates our dynamic role in connecting students to the future by bridging the gap between education and employment as well as our ability to link students to our colleges through distance learning. We feel the Star of Tomorrow reflects who we are, what we will become and our commitment to helping each student achieve a brighter tomorrow. 11

Our Logo The Elements Lone Star College s logo incorporates two graphic elements, the Star of Tomorrow symbol and the logotype Lone Star College. The two elements combined must always be used together. The logo must appear prominently (generally, on the cover) of all materials published by LSC in print or electronic format. The logotype Lone Star College is a customized type font that must always be used with the logo. It may not be replaced or represented by any other font. Safe Space A safe area around the logo must be preserved to give dignity to the logo and allow for maximum legibility. No elements such as typography, other logos or graphics may intrude upon this safe area. In addition, placing the logo too close to a cut or folded edge also violates the safe area. The safe area should equal the size of the Lo in Lone Star, and should be applied to all four sides of the logo in order to create a box of safe space. 12

Our Logo Colors The LSC and Lone Star Corporate College logos can appear only in blue, white or black as shown. The individual college and center logos can appear only in blue and red, or in blue (one-color), white or black. While Lone Star College must appear blue, white or black, the college or center name must appear in red for a two-color logo, or black or white in a one-color logo, as shown. Logos are never used in tan or all red. (See page 22 for more on approved Lone Star College colors). Foundation Logo The Lone Star College Foundation logo, representing a separate organization with close ties to LSC, is used in its unique colors, blue and copper (PMS 876). It may also appear in one color as solid blue, black or white. 13

Our Logo Wrong Usage These uses of the logo are never allowed. Instead, logos must be in the approved colors, on a simple, solid background. Do not use a logo over a gradient screen, over or within photographs or illustrations, or shadowed. Background colors for college publications and ads must be branded colors. When applying the logo to a speciality item or package without a branded color background, use the logo in approved colors that compliments the surface color. When using Lone Star College campus logos, use only one campus logo or the Lone Star College logo only when referring to multiple campuses. Campuses can be identified in text, but there should not be multiple LSC logos together. Use one or just Lone Star College. Logo cannot be used without logotype (except for architectural uses) Logotype cannot be used without logo Any deviation from these established uses must be approved in advance by the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. 14

Our Logo Our main logo, seen on previous pages, is vertical. We also have alternate versions of the logo that can be used when a horizontal or extremely horizontal logo is the best choice for the space. These logos are used in the same colors as the vertical logo. Horizontal Logos 15

Our Logo Extreme Horizontal Logo The Extreme Horizontal logo may be used for signage, promo items or in circumstances where the stacked horizontal or vertical logos will not work. The stacked horizontal and vertical logos are preferred; but extreme horizontal is permitted when deemed necessary. Consult system office or the Public Information Council member at your college for more information or if you have questions. 16

Our Logo Logo Size In general, the logo must be prominently displayed, and sized appropriately for each particular purpose. Common sense should prevail. Recommended minimum sizes are shown below. Recommended minimum size for print Recommended minimum size for Web 3/4 75 pixels 3/4 75 pixels Architectural Signage All architectural signage must be reviewed and approved by LSC Marketing and Communications in conjunction with LSC Facilities prior to production. For assistance in acquiring approvals for outdoor signage, please contact the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. 17

P H A R M A C Y T E C H N O L O G Y Secondary Logos Divisions, departments and academic programs should not have a separate logo because it dilutes brand consistency. However, to link a program name to the logo, use the horizontal version of the logo. Add a blue or black rule below the logo. Typeset the program name in Futura Bold, centered with the logo, in blue or black. The program name should be two-thirds the height of the L in LoneStar. This unit can be used to promote a program. Secondary logos should be approved by the campus PIC member or the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. Administration & Finance Patches The LSC logo or logotype cannot be used in program or departmental patches, such as those commonly used for health care, police, firefighter, or other related programs. When patches are required for uniforms, an icon representing the industry or profession should be used. Patches require approval in advance by the campus PIC member and the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. LSC-TOMBALL Logos for Clubs and Student Organizations Logos or other visual identification for college-sponsored clubs and organizations must be branded with correct use of the appropriate Lone Star College logo. Clubs and organizations may not develop alternate logos for individual use. Logos for clubs and student organizations require approval in advance by the campus PIC member and the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. 18

Email Headers E-mail headers should be 600 pixels wide and 120 pixels tall. Divisions will be indicated in LSC blue, while departments represented in LSC red. If the department/ division name is written in the header it must be in 24 pt. Trajan font to the left and use the LSC logo to the right. If a title is included in the header it must be to the left in 24 pt. Trajan font, and a secondary logo may be substituted for the LSC logo on the right. Department/division headers may include sub-departments in 8 pt. Futura Bold within the bar below, or it may be left blank. E-mail headers should be created or approved by the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. College Services Analytics & Institutional Reporting Human Resources Technology Services Division header with division name as the headline, department names underneath and the horizontal LSC logo Action Required Office of College Services Analytics & Institutional Reporting Human Resources Technology Services Division header with a call to action headline, department names underneath and a secondary logo Analytics & Institutional Reporting Department header with department name as the headline and the horizontal LSC logo Action Required Analytics & Institutional Reporting Department header with a call to action headline and a secondary logo 19

Web Address Our Web address is written as LoneStar.edu, with capital letters L and S. This helps our readers quickly read the Web address. The Web address can be paired with the logo as shown below, or it can be elsewhere on the communication piece. When placed under the logotype, LoneStar.edu is set in Futura Book. LoneStar.edu LoneStar.edu LoneStar.edu LoneStar.edu 20

Mascots College mascots may use varying styles of lettering for name designations. Mascots may not appear in close proximity to the LSC logo. When both elements are required for uniforms, hats, shirts, or specialty products, position the LSC logo away from the mascot, preferably on the reverse side of the uniform, hat, shirt or product. Please consult the campus PIC member for any use of the college mascot. 21

Our Colors Main Colors These are the Lone Star College branded colors. Use these as dominate colors on print and electronic publications and full-color advertising. Blue PMS 540 100c 55m 0y 55k 0r 55g 104b #003768 Red PMS 201 0c 100m 63y 29k 179r 8g 56b #b30838 Secondary Colors Tan PMS 7509 0c 20m 50y 5k 241r 197g 133b #f1c585 Black White Light Blue 20c 0m 0y 0k 199r 234g 251b #c7eafb Use of Colors College or center logos may be used in full color (red and blue) against a white or tan background. Against all other color backgrounds, all logos must appear in blue (one color), white or black. Background colors should be used as solids. Any deviations with the use of color require approval in advance by the campus PIC member and the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. 22

Typography Primary Fonts Trajan Regular Trajan Regular is a Lone Star College font. This is only in all capital letters and is used for headlines. Large and small caps may be used. Futura Bold Futura Bold is a primary Lone Star College font. This is used in upper and lowercase letters for headlines and subheads. Futura Book Futura Book is a primary Lone Star College font. This is used in upper and lowercase letters for text on printed items. Futura is preferred over Arial. Secondary Font Garamond Garamond is a secondary Lone Star College font. Use this serif font on large and text-heavy booklets and documents. Alternate Fonts Arial Black Arial Black is an alternate Lone Star College font. This font is used if Futura Bold is not available. Arial Regular Arial is an alternate Lone Star College font. Use Arial regular if Futura Book is not available. 23

Emailing Signature Lines To carry the name of the college to external audiences effectively and consistently, Lone Star College employees should use an appropriate email signature. The authorized format is below. Employees should limit their signature information to these fields. Use of a personal cell phone number is optional. Quotations, slogans, graphic elements (other than the college logo) and background screens cannot be part of an email signature. Name (with optional degree) Title Department, division, college or center Mailing address Phone(s) (fax optional) Email address Web address (either college s or LSC home page) Example: John Doe Title Department Lone Star College 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77381-4356 123.456.7890 john.doe@lonestar.edu 24

Address Lines Whether using the vertical or horizontal logo, restrict the width of a return address to the width of the logo. Address lines (and all other information beneath the logo) should extend no wider than the logo. Center the address line beneath the logo, and position outside the safe space. 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381-3846 25

Graphic Element: The Arc Our star logo has an arc at its center, which leads upwards. This symbolizes movement to a better life: from education to employment. Including the graphic element of the arc is not mandatory, but it can be used to add a unique and relevant graphic to our communications. The arc must always be at the same angle as it is used in our logo, going from lower left to upper right, from bottom edge to right edge. The size is flexible, depending on the specific design. The color should be in our approved color palette of red, blue, tan, black or white. It can also be a 20% 80% tint of blue. However, do not use a tint of red, which appears pink. Limit use of the arc to one or two per page or spread. Avoid using other graphic elements, such as swirls, in our communications. Do not crop the arc. Use the full graphic. 26

Photography style Photography needs to be meaningful and aid your reader in better understanding your communication. Colors in the photos should complement our color palette, and should include red and/or blue when possible. Use full color photos when possible; black and white photos are also allowed. Avoid duotone images or other effects, such as posterization. Avoid images that feature other logos or brand names. When using original photography of students and others on a Lone Star College campus, be sure to obtain a model release from the subjects. 27

Photography style X Photographs that represent our diverse, vibrant student body are especially relevant. However, we don t have to represent every single ethnicity in just one photo! Above, the photo is too cluttered. There s no focus, and there s no emotion conveyed. Below, the faces are large enough to see and connect with. Generally, it s best to use one to five people in a photo. If you must use a photo with multiple subjects, shoot for having no more than six faces in the shot and preferably fewer. 28

Photography style Photos can be in rectangles, as shown here. In limited usages, it s OK to use a photo of a person that s cutout, without a background. However, use of cutout photos should be approved in advance by the campus PIC member or the LSC Marketing and Communications Office. 29

Photography style It s best to have one element on the cover dominate, to focus the reader s attention. X 2014 2015 2015 2016 2014 2015 2015 2016 CATALOG CATALOG Many of the best cover designs use just one photograph. However, there are times when a few photos will work better. If so, it s best to have one of the photos dominate. Above, left, four equally-sized photos makes for a cover without any focus. Above, right, this cover has a clear focus, and the other photos add to the design. X Above, left, this flyer uses two same-size photos, so that it lacks focus. Above, right, the reader is grabbed by the dominant photo, then can notice the other smaller photos. 30

Images to Avoid It s important to choose photography that is clear and easy to read. Please use the guidelines below when choosing images. X X Avoid photos that show backs to the camera. Avoid imagery that appears staged. X X Avoid busy imagery that s difficult to read. Avoid images that appear too abstract. X Avoid images with odd tangents. The heads of the two students on the right appear to touch. 31

1 Median Wage: $86,241 1 Wage Data is based on annual salaries from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2014, www.bls.gov/oes. 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1 Median Wage: $60,506 01.13.17.03 1 Wage Data is based on annual salaries from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2014, www.bls.gov/oes. Family of Publications All of our publications need to have a consistent look and feel. However, there is flexibility to produce communications that make good use of photography and type. The following pages show examples of branded communications. These examples illustrate correct use of logos, colors, typography, the graphic arc and images. LoneStar.edu 2017 2018 CATALOG LoneStar.edu LSC-CyFair LSC-Kingwood LSC-Montgomery LSC-North Harris LSC-Tomball LSC-University Park Academy for Lifelong Learning (all) A Learning Community for Adults 50+ ENROLLMENT ENROLLMENT FACULTY AND STAFF Academic credit enrollment for Lone Star College for the fall 2016 LSC faculty and staff are among the best and brightest in the semester was a record high 85,661 credit students with thousands country, many of whom have been honored with local, state and more who take continuing education and leisure learning classes national awards for excellence in teaching and outstanding throughout the year, for a total enrollment of 98,000 students. contributions to education and to their professions. 2016 2017 Student Handbook AVERAGE CLASS SIZE GROWTH The average class size for Lone Star College is just 22 students with LSC has experienced tremendous growth since it began more than faculty professors in the classrooms. Compare that to many fouryear universities that have large lecture halls for lower level classes Students are turning to community colleges like LSC more and more 40 years ago, and the growth has compounded in recent years. taught by graduate students and you can see why many students for exceptional educational opportunities with affordable tuition. choose Lone Star College. From fall 2006 to fall 2016 LSC added more than 39,000 credit students an 86 percent increase. ETHNICITY The student population at Lone Star College mirrors the population The growth is not likely to drop off anytime soon. Since 2010 the of the LSC service area. For example, of students attending LSC in LSC service area has grown by 176,000 people, more than 39 the fall 2016 semester, 31.9 percent of students were white, 38.1 U.S. states added during the same time period. An additional percent were Hispanic, 15.0 percent were black and 7.3 percent 242,000 people are expected to increase the region s population were Asian. to 2.55 million by 2019. LONE STAR COLLEGE FALL ENROLLMENTS FOR CREDIT STUDENTS 1996 2016 Spring 2018 Course Schedule 20,598 22,199 22,345 24,028 26,451 30,288 35,180 38,699 41,464 45,122 46,058 49,267 51,494 58,844 69,339 75,680 77,877 77,621 82,818 83,932 85,661 LSC-CyFair LSC-Kingwood LSC-Montgomery LSC-North Harris LSC-Tomball LSC-University Park Logistics Management AAS Degree Petroleum Field Service technology AAS Degree A Program Overview of the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster Updated as of May 2016 A Program Overview of the Energy & Manufacturing Career Cluster Updated as of May 2016 Programs At-A-Glance Programs At-A-Glance Logistics Management AAS Degree Available at LSC-CyFair LoneStar.edu/Logistics-Management-AAS Petroleum Field Service Technology AAS Degree Available at LSC-University Park LoneStar.edu/Engineering-Technician-AAS- Petroleum-Field-Service ogistics management is a business management program that prepares graduates for employment in the areas of total supply chain Lmanagement, including inventory control, materials management, and transportation. The field of logistics management includes occupations such as supervisors and/or managers of transportation, warehousing, and materials management. In addition, skilled-labor in logistics-related areas such as materials handling, equipment operators, and administration support, play an equally vital role. Logistics is now widely recognized as a critical driver of operational excellence, cost reduction, and customer service to an organization s bottom line. Three major functional areas of logistics are warehousing, transportation and materials management. Advances in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Logistics Management Systems (LMS) technology have enabled logistics managers in each of these functional areas to gather, analyze and process data, resulting in automation and enhanced productivity. The demand for trained logistics professionals is growing nationally, resulting in career opportunities in high-growth industries and is projected to add substantial numbers of new jobs in Texas. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ellen Junious 281.290.3511 Ellen.D.Junious@LoneStar.edu First Line Logistics Leader Certificate Level I Available at LSC-CyFair LoneStar.edu/First-Line-Logistics-Certificate One of the main reasons I chose the Logistics Management program at LSC is because I know other young professionals who have been able to use this degree to advance in the field. The program gives me the flexibility I need as a full time working mother of two. Many of the classes are available online, on-campus, and during mini-mesters. Everything I am learning is relevant, current, and the instructors have real life experience in the field. I have not even graduated yet and the program has already helped me advance in the world of logistics. Alexandra Garza en and women working as field service and petroleum field service technicians complete highly technical tasks that require Madvanced training and knowledge. Due to the advancements in electro-mechanical systems, interdisciplinary fields are rapidly developing to address the design, operation and maintenance of products, and systems that require a working knowledge of both mechanical and electronic components. A field-service technician installs and maintains industrial service equipment, instrumentation, controls, and electro-mechanical systems. After completing the field-service technician certificate, a student can choose to pursue an additional certificate or degree of the two certificates/degree tracks. The petroleum field service technician certificate and degree prepares a student for entry into the oil and gas industry with an emphasis in drilling and the supporting systems needed for the completion of oil and gas wells. Courses provide training in hydraulics/pneumatics, DC/AC circuits, and petroleum instrumentation. This certificate prepares a student to enter the industry as a technician in support of electro-mechanical, petroleum, and manufacturing technologies. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact the Engineering Technology Department at LoneStar.edu/Engineering-Technology-Dept Petroleum Field Service Technology Certificate Level II Available at LSC-University Park LoneStar.edu/Engineering-Technician- Certificate-Petroleum-Field-Service Field Service Technology Certificate Level I LSC-CyFair, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-University Park LoneStar.edu/Field-Service-Certificate LoneStar.edu/Logistics-Management-AAS LoneStar.edu/Engineering-Technician-AAS-Petroleum-Field-Service 32

Branding Resources Marketing and Branding Web Page LoneStar.edu/marketing-resources Nametags and business cards can be ordered on the Marketing and Communications resource page. Additionally, logos and styleguides are also accessible. Also, on the Marketing and Communications page, you will find: Marketing Services Request Form Creative Services Request Form Digital Services Request Form Media Relations Information Marketing Intranet Site This is your resource of downloadable logos in a variety of file formats, letterhead templates, flyer templates and presentation templates. Sample Header Sample sub-header Slide Title Sept. 21, 2014 Sample body copy Sample body copy Sample body copy Sample body copy Sample body copy Sample body copy Enter Text Here Updated 06.16.2016 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin commodo varius varius. Suspendisse eu leo sit amet eros mattis mattis id vel purus. Nulla fringilla ante sit amet felis varius dictum. Aenean commodo pulvinar massa, sed volutpat odio ultrices ut. Vestibulum enim. Nulla dolor est, dapibus quis volutpat nec, imperdiet fermentum justo. Integer tristique pretium urna, luctus viverra metus euismod eu. Mauris suscipit mauris sit amet libero ornare luctus sollicitudin nisi molestie. Maecenas nibh metus, ornare a elementum id, aliquet ut eros. Duis dui dui, commodo eget pulvinar euismod, hendrerit condimentum ipsum. Vivamus in ullamcorper velit. Nulla pharetra vehicula semper. Nunc adipiscing, elit at blandit porta, est lacus porttitor augue, vel viverra metus ipsum a dolor. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Proin vestibulum nisi egestas libero pulvinar malesuada. Donec pellentesque mauris vitae mauris malesuada posuere. In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Nulla bibendum sapien venenatis nisl pretium adipiscing. Aenean scelerisque, lectus rutrum facilisis varius, arcu = sed tristique metus. Proin commodo tellus sit amet nulla molestie sodales. Pellentesque ac nisi sed magna dignissim cursus. In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent consectetur ornare condimentum. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Integer id orci quis risus scelerisque rutrum. Morbi ac lorem arcu. Praesent in dui ligula. Aenean vel nunc neque. Aenean malesuada bibendum elementum. Nunc dui nibh, commodo sed tempus ut, dignissim vel eros. Nam consectetur faucibus vehicula. Nullam ut ligula vitae felis pretium mollis. Phasellus arcu lectus, vehicula eget iaculis at, congue a sapien. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. Praesent vitae consequat purus. Pellentesque facilisis rhoncus leo id gravida. Ut tincidunt suscipit quam, et ultrices felis tempus ut. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Etiam nulla urna, sodales dapibus commodo suscipit, tempor quis arcu. Nulla vitae felis sed lectus blandit gravida a in quam. Sed tincidunt pellentesque tellus id semper. Proin quis nunc ligula. Nam ultrices, urna in dignissim consectetur, tortor velit luctus leo, at congue ante odio vitae orci. Praesent vel. 33

Stationery Business Cards To order stationary, visit the Marfield online stationary store at: http://www.marfield.net/production/storefront/lonestar/entrymode.asp. Direct questions to Amy Bittner. Department 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381-4356 John Doe Title Line 1 Title Line 2 5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381-4356 123.456.7890 123.456.7891 fax 123.456.7892 cell john.doe@lonestar.edu LoneStar.edu Vision Lone Star College is recognized globally as the premier community college for student success, innovation and partnerships. Mission Lone Star College provides comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives. 3200 College Park Drive Conroe, TX 77384-4500 936.273.7000 Montgomery.LoneStar.edu 34

Advice and Approval We are all responsible for upholding our brand. Public Information Council members are available to answer questions and give guidance on adhering to these standards. The council will review work periodically and update standards when necessary. Direct questions to: Bill Van Rysdam Interim Executive Director, Marketing; Media Relations Manager Marketing and Communications 832.813.6206 bill.vanrysdam@lonestar.edu 35

Appendix 2017 Out of Home (OOH) Styleguide from Lopez Negrete Communications. The following pages show examples of 2017 OOH transitional branded materials including billboards, posters and digital sample designs. 36

Appendix 2017 Transitional OOH Style Guide The Lone Star College Brand Identity System Lopez Negrete Communications 37

Appendix LSC 2017 Transitional OOH OOH Billboards OOH Posters Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide 2 38

Appendix Font Futura Heavy Headline Font Typeface: Futura Heavy White over background color Sentence case Headline Font White logo over color background Headline Font Headline Font Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide 3 39

Appendix OOH Colors Light Blue (PMS 2995) Light Blue PMS 2995 Strip Red (PMS 711) Strip Red PMS 711 Pink (PMS 240) Pink PMS 240 Light Blue (PMS 2995) Light Blue PMS 2995 Light Green (PMS 3405) Light Green PMS 3405 Light Blue (PMS 2995) Light Blue PMS 2995 Strip Green (PMS 3405) Use green stripe when background is pink Light Green PMS 3405 Yellow (PMS 7408) Yellow PMS 7408 Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide 4 40

Appendix Register Today Stamp and Hashtag # Stripe #StartCloseGoFar Futura Heavy Red (PMS 711) #StartCloseGoFar Futura Heavy Green (PMS 3405) Register Tag for Print Register Tag CTA for Digital Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide 5 41

Appendix Image with Effect Image Effects Use Poster Edges from Filter Gallery Plus: B&W Levels and Brightness/Contrast Adjustments Adjustments as needed Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide 6 42

Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide Original Images Texture for Background 7 Appendix 43

Appendix Digital Sample Designs 300x250 Lone Star College 2017 Transitional OOH Styleguide 8 44